We will have many special events during the Market, everything from a Petting Zoo for the little visitors to Salsa Contest and a Chili Cook Off for the big kids! Watch our Calendar here and keep track on our Facebook page to find out what is coming up so you can join in the fun!

Our Chef's Table will showcase local Chef's that love to share their experience and love of cooking with us! Every week they will prepare a delicious recipe made from some of the fresh produce, meats, eggs and cheese from the Market Come see what they are going to prepare and learn some new tricks from the Chef's Table. The Chef's will be handing out samples of their creations and you can take a copy of their recipe home with you!.

We have a very diverse group of Vendors, we not only have the freshest produce for you to shop but local Artist/Crafters that will bring their beautiful handcrafted items. We also will have wonderful fresh baked goods, jellies, jams, honey, cheese, meat, eggs, salsa, cut flowers, perennials, bedding plants and hanging baskets just to name a few! Let's not forget the air will be filled with our Food Vendors cooking their unique signature foods! You have to come join the excitement!

We have a great lineup this year, Check it out! We will have 2 different Musicians every week. We have a wide variety of Musicians that will entertain us and make the Ames Main Street Farmers' Market come to life!

Fresh fruits, veggies, meats & breads. Hand crafted goods. Family entertainment. The Ames Main Street Farmers' Market has it all! Located on the 300 and 400 block of Main Street, including the Tom Evans Plaza, the Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market brings local food and fun to the heart of Ames. Discover something new every Saturday.